Summary

This programme provides you with the opportunity to pursue an in-depth study of specific areas in the History of Art. The programme comprises of a series of taught 20-credit 'Special Subject' modules and a dissertation in the research area of your choice. Your dissertation is supported by a supervisor and is 15,000 words in length.

Sponsorship info

Scholarships to cover fees and/or maintenance costs may be available. Students can apply for the Haywood Scholarship for the history of art.

4 course options

A good Honours degree or overseas equivalent; Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) is available; those with non-standard qualifications should contact the University to discuss their application; English language proficiency suitable for this level of study.

Assessment

Dissertation.

Modules

You will study two core modules: Criticism and Methods in the History of Art and Visual Culture and Postgraduate Research Training and Methods You will also study three Special Subject modules and one further 20-credit module. The programme culminates in a 15,000-word dissertation in a research area that you choose with the guidance of academic staff. Please visit the website for full module details.

A good Honours degree or overseas equivalent; Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) is available; those with non-standard qualifications should contact the University to discuss their application; English language proficiency suitable for this level of study.

Assessment

Dissertation.

Modules

You will study two core modules: Criticism and Methods in the History of Art and Visual Culture and Postgraduate Research Training and Methods You will also study three Special Subject modules and one further 20-credit module. The programme culminates in a 15,000-word dissertation in a research area that you choose with the guidance of academic staff. Please visit the website for full module details.

A good Honours degree or overseas equivalent; Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) is available; those with non-standard qualifications should contact the University to discuss their application; English language proficiency suitable for this level of study.

Assessment

Dissertation.

Modules

You will study two core modules: Criticism and Methods in the History of Art and Visual Culture and Postgraduate Research Training and Methods You will also study three Special Subject modules and one further 20-credit module. The programme culminates in a 15,000-word dissertation in a research area that you choose with the guidance of academic staff. Please visit the website for full module details.

A good Honours degree or overseas equivalent; Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) is available; those with non-standard qualifications should contact the University to discuss their application; English language proficiency suitable for this level of study.

Assessment

Dissertation.

Modules

You will study two core modules: Criticism and Methods in the History of Art and Visual Culture and Postgraduate Research Training and Methods You will also study three Special Subject modules and one further 20-credit module. The programme culminates in a 15,000-word dissertation in a research area that you choose with the guidance of academic staff. Please visit the website for full module details.

Location

Edgbaston CampusEdgbastonBirminghamB15 2TU

University of Birmingham

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